Music Education (MUED)

MUED 100, MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 3 Credits

An introduction to the practice of teaching music in public schools in the United States. Participants will learn about teaching and learning music through reading, discussion, creative projects, field observations, and peer teaching experiences. Provides a breadth of experiences so prospective teachers can make informed decisions regarding their career path. While completion of this course does not guarantee admittance to the Music Education Program at OSU, it will prepare candidates for the admission process.

Prerequisite: MUS 121 with C or better

MUED 275, PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION I, 1 Credit

Provides a professional community for emerging music educators. Students will complete field-work, interact with field specialists and practitioners, and study emerging topics and contemporary practices in music education. Students will begin to develop their professional portfolios. This course begins a series of seminars, which will be dedicated to professional development the exploration of trends in music education.

Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better

MUED 276, PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION II, 1 Credit

Continued engagement in field-work, interaction with field specialists and practitioners, and a study of emerging topics and contemporary practices in music education.

Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better

MUED 277, PEDAGOGIC TECHNIQUES FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR, 1 Credit

Focuses on pedagogic techniques of Brass, Woodwind, String, Voice (Instrumentalist), Vocal Pedagogy, Percussion and Guitar. Performance using proper beginning technique for each instrument, and description/assessment of proper technique for each instrument at the intermediate and advanced level. Emphasis is on techniques for teaching in classroom settings.

This course is repeatable for 7 credits.

MUED 350, JAZZ PEDAGOGY, 1 Credit

Explores basic concepts and pedagogies of jazz music as applicable to the school jazz ensemble. Establishes a basic foundation of jazz knowledge and pedagogy that can be built upon in future independent learning endeavors.

Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better

MUED 353, MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 3 Credits

Examines historical practices, philosophical differences and pedagogical approaches that influence public school music programs. Field experiences provide contextual models with genuine teaching opportunities each week.

Prerequisite: MUS 121 with D- or better

MUED 375, PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION III, 1 Credit

Continued interaction with field specialists and practitioners, and study of emerging topics and contemporary practices in music education. Fieldwork focuses on instructional strategies for guiding critical thinking and creative music listening.

Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better

MUED 376, PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION IV, 1 Credit

Continued interaction with field specialists and practitioners, and study of emerging topics and contemporary practices in music education. Fieldwork focuses on observation, leadership of composition, and improvisation activities.

Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better

MUED 391, SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC FOUNDATIONS, 3 Credits

Prepares the teacher candidate to design and facilitate experiences in music learning appropriate for secondary students (grades 6 to 12).

Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better

MUED 400, ^PROFESSIONAL WRITING IN MUSIC EDUCATION, 3 Credits

Examines, reviews, and engages in professional writing in music education as it relates to research, theory, and practical application. Reads and responds to relevant literature pertaining to teaching and learning in music. Provides basis of knowledge for writing assignments throughout the term and promotes critical thinking in music education. Focuses on writing formal and informal texts related to teaching music, including a review of related literature, lesson and unit plans, and teaching reflections.

Attributes: CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Course

Prerequisite: MUED 376 with C- or better

Corequisites: MUED 410

Recommended: Completion of a WR II course

MUED 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 402, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 406, PROJECT, 1 Credit

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 408, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 410, INTERNSHIP/STUDENT TEACHING, 1-10 Credits

An immersive 60-day experience. Daily experience with communicating content, planning, assessment, and classroom management in a guided field setting. Student teaching is a requirement for Oregon licensure.

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

MUED 413, THEORY AND PRACTICUM: FIELD, 1-4 Credits

Field experience in music classroom. For pre-MAT students taking 4 credits, the experience is approximately 10 hours per week in elementary-level classroom.

MUED 450, SURVEY OF WIND LITERATURE, 1 Credit

Examines different time periods of wind band literature from the Renaissance through current repertoire. Explores wind band literature through study of the music and historical practices.

Prerequisite: MUS 326 with B- or better

MUED 469, MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES LABORATORY, 1 Credit

Provides an in-depth study of the unique techniques and demands of running a marching band.

Prerequisite: MUS 121 with C or better

MUED 470, METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL WIND BAND, 3 Credits

Includes examination of method books, instructional materials, and music for middle school and high school band. Class format is lecture, discussions, and microteaching demonstrations. Includes study of past and current methods of improving student musical understanding and performance through band literature and rehearsal techniques.

Recommended: MUS 318 and MUS 319

MUED 473, METHODS FOR TEACHING ELEMENTARY MUSIC, 3 Credits

Focuses on pedagogical content knowledge in music for specialists preparing to teach Kindergarten through grade five. Students will focus on the developmental characteristics of learners, repertoire and instructional techniques appropriate for the elementary music classroom, and lesson planning incorporating state and national standards. Issues related to diverse and special needs populations will be interwoven throughout each segment of the course.

Prerequisite: MUED 353 with D- or better

MUED 474, ELEMENTARY APPROACHES SEMINAR I, 1 Credit

Topics include practical applications of varied teaching methods, lesson planning, curricular design, repertoire, and resources for the general music classroom at the elementary level.

Prerequisite: MUED 473 with B- or better

MUED 475, ELEMENTARY APPROACHES SEMINAR II, 1 Credit

Provides the foundation for teacher candidates to develop a critical disposition regarding contemporary issues in the general music classroom.

Prerequisite: MUED 473 with B- or better

MUED 480, CLASSROOM CHORAL METHODS, 3 Credits

Examines research, theory, and pedagogical methods of choral classrooms. Primary topics: the role of choral music in various school settings and the responsibilities of the music teacher in developing/implementing goals and objectives for a choral music education curriculum.

Prerequisite: MUED 100 with B- or better

MUED 499, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 501, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 502, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

MUED 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 507, THEORY AND PRACTICUM SEMINAR, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 10 credits.

MUED 508, WORKSHOP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.

MUED 510, PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP, 3-15 Credits

This course is repeatable for 15 credits.

MUED 521, SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC ED, 3 Credits

Advanced pedagogy in one particular area within music education, such as jazz band techniques, computer design of marching band drills, advanced technology in music education. Topics will vary.

MUED 573, METHODS FOR TEACHING ELEMENTARY MUSIC, 3 Credits

Focuses on pedagogical content knowledge in music for specialists preparing to teach Kindergarten through grade five. Students will focus on the developmental characteristics of learners, multiple representations of the subject matter, and lesson planning incorporating state and national standards. Issues related to diverse and special needs populations will be interwoven throughout each segment of the course.

Recommended: MUED 353

MUED 580, SECONDARY VOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION, 3 Credits

This methods course focuses on vocal music education, grades nine through twelve. Students explore relationships between teaching and learning in order to effectively plan for instruction.

MUED 581, SECONDARY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION, 3 Credits

This methods course focuses on instrumental music education, grades nine through twelve. Students explore relationships between teaching and learning in order to effectively plan for instruction.

MUED 591, CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONS IN MUSIC EDUCATION, 3 Credits

Examination of historical, philosophical, and social influences on contemporary music education emphasizing 1950 through the present, culminating in the National Standards for Arts Education.

MUED 592, CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION, 3 Credits

Design and construct a comprehensive music education curriculum grounded in current research, the National Standards for Arts Education and Oregon's Common Curriculum Goals.

MUED 599, SPECIAL STUDIES, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 18 credits.